Last-Minute Shoppers Are Tactical in Their Approach

By

Karen Talley

Updated Dec. 24, 2012 3:11 p.m. ET

Last-minute shoppers took to the malls like storm troopers Monday, displaying purpose as they homed in on their final holiday gifts.

Macy's Inc., Target Corp. and Best Buy Co. were among retailers doing brisk business as customers took a targeted approach for the most part. "It's come down to a coat for my fiancé," said Tami Williams of Baldwin, N.Y., at a local Macy's. "I've gotten everything else and when I get...